Photography
These are the Oldest Surviving Photographs in the World
Photography has been an integral part of society for longer than people know. At its conception, humankind did not realize…
These Times History Took a Turn for the Batty
Did you know about the time Thomas Edison went on an electrocution jag, publicly frying dozens of animals to death…
40 Fascinating Facts about Comedy’s Sweetheart, Lucille Ball
Hilarious. Engaging. Icon. These words could arguably describe many actors, actresses, comedians, and entertainers that have crossed our TV screens…
20 Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions
Great inventors have been at the forefront of human history. In their studios, workshops or laboratories, these men and women…
Grim Realities of Life in London’s 19th Century Slums
It was the height of the British Empire. From London, Queen Victoria ruled over large parts of the world. Riches…
19 Unbelievable and Gruesome Facts about 19th Century Surgery
Dr Joseph Lister is widely credited with being the ‘father of modern surgery’. He famously called his profession “this bloody…
18 Facts that Prove the Victorians Weren’t as Prudish as People Thought
In the 19th century, intercourse was a dangerous business. For starters, venereal diseases were rife. The risk of catching syphilis…
16 Secrets in the Life of a 1960s Playboy Bunny
Few jobs have been as glamorous as the Playboy Bunnies of the 1960s. In a time where women still lacked…
40 Facts about the Titanic They Definitely Didn’t Teach Us in the Movie
It's the most famous disaster story ever - and it's all completely true. The Titanic sunk to the bottom of…
17 Incredible Historical Advertisements that Attempted (Sometimes Successfully) to Predict the Future
As legendary physicist Nils Bohr once quipped: "prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future". Any attempt to…